Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

DLR Group operates within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

The Engineering team has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer.

Location:

Columbus, OH

Washington, DC

Position Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of mechanical systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design teams you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You would be responsible for participating in the design process of mechanical building systems and preparing detailed and mechanical engineering design calculations and drawings to code.

The successful candidate will

Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies.

Develop HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection designs from concept through completion of construction.

Prepare engineering design calculations and mechanical system layouts.

Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.

Coordinate HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection design requirements with architecture, structure and other disciplines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

7+ years of experience in a MEP firm working on commercial/public projects.

Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection building systems on complex projects.

Professional Engineering license (P.E./PE)

Preferred Qualifications

LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.

Experience and interest in sustainable building design.

An appreciation and understanding of architectural design and how architects work and think.

Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group is 100 percent employee-owned and fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

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We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.